Programs in South Africa: Post-doctoral

The Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends approximately 800 scholars and professionals per year abroad, where they lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Agencies Involved: The Fulbright Program, United States Department of State, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

The NRF Free-Standing Fellowship is intended for post-doctoral researchers looking to attend conferences and seminars in South Africa in order to enrich their study. The travel grant will provide funding for one visit to South Africa to attend a lecture, seminar, or conference, or to visit a local laboratory. Grant allowance is 2-3 months.

Agencies involved: National Research Foundation (NRF) and Research and Innovation Support and Advancement (RISA)

The Sydney Brenner Fellowship is intended for post-doctoral researchers in the field of molecular and cellular biosciences looking to conduct studies in South Africa. Grant awarded for period of 2 years.